Energy Transition
Why Brazil, a Renewable Energy Giant, Still Can’t Quit Coal
In July, one of Brazil's last coal plants in Candiota resumed operations after significant investment from Ambar, owned by billionaires Wesley and Joesley Batista....
Rare Earths: The Hidden Metals Powering the Modern World
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a set of 17 metallic elements that have become indispensable to modern technology and defense industries. Although they are...
Beyond Megawatts: Water as the Hidden Backbone of AI and Energy Infrastructure
The exponential rise in electricity demand, driven by AI infrastructure and high-performance computing, has introduced new stressors. Water is a critical yet often overlooked...
Climate Action: The Impact of China’s New Energy Vehicle Sales in Europe
The European Union fears the lack of competitiveness in the face of Chinese markets, which have invaded European countries with environmentally friendly and low-carbon...
Securing ASEAN’s Nuclear Future: Why the Region Must Move from Consensus to Action
Why Nuclear Security Is an Instantly Urgent Matter in Southeast Asia
To most people in Southeast Asia, the issue of nuclear security seemed like a...
Building Clean Energy: An Ecofeminist Analysis of Ecological Policies in Developing Countries
As the world grapples with accelerating climate crises, the imperative to transition to clean energy has emerged as a central pillar of environmental governance....
China’s Megadam: A Hydropower Giant Amid Ecological and Geopolitical Challenges
On January 6, 2025, the People's Republic of China reaffirmed its intention to construct the world's biggest dam on the Brahmaputra River. China issued...
Australia’s Nuclear Plan Debate: Solution or Controversy?
In the lead-up to Australia’s federal election, the Coalition Party, led by Peter Dutton, has unveiled a plan to adopt nuclear energy as a...
Cause and Effect: Economic Transition and Implications for the Energy Mix
With this book, Yannis Bassias concludes a seven-year period of continuous presence in Greece, during which he delved into the energy issues of Europe...
Why Batteries and Nuclear Matter in the Future Energy Landscape
Authors: Dr. Yannis Bassias and Dr. Yannis Kampouris*
On the Road to Decarbonization
The decarbonization of the economy remains an important goal, particularly for the Western...